Description
This Shrimp Scampi and Spinach Pizza blends buttery garlic shrimp with fresh spinach and melty cheese, creating a gourmet homemade meal that’s simple yet packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded fontina cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional topping)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cornmeal or flour (for dusting the pizza peel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, white wine, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface. Transfer to a cornmeal-dusted peel or parchment paper.
- Brush the dough with olive oil or white sauce if desired.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and fontina cheeses evenly over the dough.
- Layer with fresh or sautéed spinach.
- Top with the cooked shrimp, spacing them evenly.
- Add optional red pepper flakes and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake pizza for 8–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a crispier base, preheat the pizza stone for at least 20 minutes.
- Substitute spinach with arugula for a peppery twist.
- Leftover shrimp scampi pizza can be reheated in a skillet or air fryer for best results.
- Use a perforated pizza pan if you prefer a lighter, less crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Pizza Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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